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Beloved former owner of the well-known Titletown Video in Galesburg passes away.

2025-03-22 17:59:01 By Linda Johnson

A man from Galesburg, who dedicated much of his professional life to the retail industry and was known for owning a well-liked video rental shop, has passed away.

Jack Oakley, the longtime owner and operator of Titletown Video located at 991 N. Henderson St., passed away on Wednesday at his residence in Galesburg. He was 89 years old.

Oakley also worked as a manager for more than 11 years for the former Montgomery Ward Department Store.

Oakley completed his high school education at Galesburg High School in 1953. Following that, he went on to study at Western Illinois University before earning his degree from Elkhart University located in Elkhart, Indiana. Additionally, he was a member of the US Army, serving from 1956 to 1958.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy from Galesburg; their children, Julia A. (Thomas) Komaniecki residing in Somonauk, Illinois, and John E. (Connie) Oakley living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, along with his grandson, Dylan Oakley.

The graveside service for Jack Oakley will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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Entertainment2025-03-22 17:59:01

Brody Jenner has expressed that he received a heartfelt and genuine apology from Caitlyn Jenner regarding her absence as a parent.

View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Brody Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner. Brody Jenner says Caitlyn Jenner has apologized for “not being there” when Brody was growing up. “Just recently, I got a real, sincere apology,” Brody, 41, said of Caitlyn, 75, in the Wednesday, January 15 episode of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. “It was the first time in my life that I’ve ever gotten an apology. You know, ‘I’m sorry for not being there,’ and honestly, it meant a lot.” It is no secret that Brody and Caitlyn share a complicated history. Long before becoming a star of The Hills or a contestant on Special Forces, Brody spent his formative years with a famous father who wasn’t always around. Caitlyn, formerly Bruce, transitioned in 2015, and since then their relationship is “better,” Brody said on the Fox reality show. In his youth, he recalled, “I would occasionally catch glimpses of him — back then, just ‘him’ — at various times.” He added, “But my mom would remind me that I used to write on cards, ‘Why doesn’t dad reach out to me on my birthday?’” Caitlyn, who is a former Olympic decathlete and motivational speaker, has six children with three different wives: Burt Jenner and Cassandra Marino with Chrystie Scott, Brandon Jenner and Brody with Linda Thompson and Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner with Kris Jenner. “I had an incredible mother,” Brody said in Special Forces. “Father, Bruce, at the time, wasn’t around that much. They split, and then he met a woman. She had kids as well. The woman that he met … they had kids together.”  Caitlyn appeared on Keeping Up With the Kardashians (2007-2021) with ex-wife Kris and their daughters Kylie and Kendall, in addition to Kim, Kourtney, Khloé and Rob Kardashian — Kris’ children from her previous marriage to the late Robert Kardashian. Brody acknowledged that watching the Kardashians’ show left him feeling “somewhat neglected,” but in retrospect, he realizes that Caitlyn was “dealing with [her] own challenges during the transition, and everything was broadcasted on television. There were instances we shared that were captured on camera, which felt quite intrusive and not entirely authentic, I would say.” Brody expressed that discovering Caitlyn's desire to be her true self was a kind of relief for him. “It helped clarify many things in my life regarding my father and perhaps explained his absence over the years,” he remarked.  View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Today's Special Offer Unbeatable Deal! Grab the Dyson Vacuum While it’s Still on a Rare Sale — Now 50% Off! View Deal Brody has gained new perspective since welcoming daughter Honey with Tia Blanco in 2023. “I think not having Bruce around growing up and her doing that transition, it was tough just being her son,” he said in Special Forces. “I just had a beautiful little daughter. I’m not living for myself anymore. I’m living for her. … I think it’s gonna make me a better father.” He stated, "I plan to do the complete opposite of what my father did for me in terms of being there for her."

Entertainment2025-03-22 17:59:01

Here’s a guide on how to stream Jennifer Lopez’s latest film ‘Unstoppable’ at no cost.

View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Getty Images, Everett Archive Following a short theatrical run in December 2024, "Unstoppable," the latest sports drama featuring Jennifer Lopez, is now available for free streaming on Prime Video. Also starring Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, and Don Cheadle, “Unstoppable” is a biopic about Anthony Robles (Jerome), a wrestler who was born with one leg and overcame obstacles to become a NCAA Division I wrestling champion. Lopez plays Robles’ supportive single mother, Judy. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. ©MGM/Provided by Everett Collection “Unstoppable” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival just weeks after Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, who produced “Unstoppable” under his and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity banner. Affleck did not attend the film’s TIFF premiere, but Lopez and Damon were spotted at the fest having a long conversation. Affleck later noted that Lopez is “spectacular” in the film during a November interview with Entertainment Tonight. Release date and time for "Unstoppable": When will "Unstoppable" be available? “Unstoppable” came out today, January 15, exclusively on Prime Video. Ways to watch “Unstoppable” without cost: “Unstoppable” is an Amazon Original streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch the new movie. If you aren’t an Amazon Prime subscriber already, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like Prime Video access, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year. There are ways to save, too. All 18-24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years. "Unstoppable" ensemble overview: In the movie, Don Cheadle and Jharrel Jerome share the screen with Lopez. Jharrel Jerome as Anthony Robles Jennifer Lopez as Judy Robles Bobby Cannavale as Rich Michael Peña as Bobby Williams Don Cheadle as Sean Charles Shawn Hatosy as Tom Brands Chimechi Oparanozie as Brian Corwin Parker Sack Jordan Wallace Benjamin Barrett Corey Jantzen Shane Sparks Take a look at the trailer for "Unstoppable"! Reasons to Trust Page Six Shopping This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with information on how to watch all of your favorite reality TV shows and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, celebrities, and pop culture. Prior to joining The Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews

Entertainment2025-03-22 17:59:01

The cause of death for TV icon Paul Stewart Laing has been disclosed following an inquest.

The cause of death for TV icon Paul Stewart Laing has been officially determined after he passed away in 2023 at the age of 83. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Paul Stewart Laing The cause of death for Paul Stewart Laing has now been officially determined after his demise in 2023. The TV legend, who helped to launch the careers of icons including Lenny Henry and Les Dennis, died aged 83. It's now been confirmed his death was caused by sepsis following surgery. An inquiry held at the Exeter Coroner's Court revealed that the television celebrity had elective surgery to remove his gallbladder and explore the common bile duct on January 16, 2023. The procedure took place at Derriford Hospital, after he experienced escalating issues with gallstones for a duration of eight years. Four days post-surgery, Paul was released from the hospital. Reports indicated that he had been making a good recovery until he woke up nine days later feeling quite ill. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Paul gained prominence in the 1970s. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. The iconic British television personality Paul Stewart Laing Reports indicate that he was subsequently returned to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with sepsis due to a lack of improvement in his condition. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that the surgery was acknowledged to have a risk of infection. He was rushed to the operating room for urgent surgery in an attempt to identify the source of the sepsis. Unfortunately, after being put under anesthesia, he experienced a cardiac arrest and passed away shortly thereafter. It's thought doctors had conceded it was "likely" his previous surgery would have triggered the infection he had. "He probably did not have much reserves to fight it," Dr Aditya Kanwar, a consultant surgeon specialising in liver and bladder surgery at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, said. Paul rose to prominence in the 1970s, becoming a notable figure in British television. He was the producer and director behind several successful programs that became integral to the TV landscape. Among his contributions were popular shows like The Golden Shot and Celebrity Squares. He also helmed London Night Out and Wednesday at Eight, the midweek counterpart to Sunday Night at the Palladium, which showcased a variety format that included the quiz game Name that Tune in between performances.